About Us

VTV was started in 1998 by a group of students looking to develop a way to expand the creative horizons for students on campus. Over the years, VTV has become one of the largest media groups on campus and is involved in many events that happen at Villanova. The station is always on air on a closed circuit channel - VTV 17.

VTV EXECUTIVE BOARD

GENERAL MANAGER

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LAUREN DUGAN is a Communication and Journalism major from Flemington, NJ. She started as an Anchor on both VTV's "Wildcat Watch Live" and "Nova News" shows. She previously served as Social Media Director, News Director, and General Manager.

ldugan1@villanova.edu

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

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ZAC RAHN is a senior Computer Science major from Morgantown, PA. He is the station’s Technical and Training Director and is the Men’s Basketball Video Manager. Zac is crucial to keeping the equipment running and our members knowledgeable to use it. He is also a key editor for our larger videos.

zrahn@villanova.edu

ENTERTAINMENT DIRECTOR

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JON WEINER Beginning his VTV career as a lowly camera boy on Matt & Myra in the Morning, Jon Weiner, a senior Communication major from Colts Neck, NJ, quickly worked his way up to become Director of the Entertainment Department. Now starting his second year in the role, Jon hopes to find continued success with such popular shows as Can You Repeat That and Everything Right Now Today, as well as test new waters with soon-to-be-fan-favorites like Glipglopgazorpazip Finds Love and Sheehan Beach: The Reboot. Get in touch with Jon if you have creative ideas of your own!

jweiner6@villanova.edu

NEWS DIRECTOR

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KELSEY BROWN is a sophomore Communication major from Monroe, CT. She was a key member of "Nova News" last year and is now the Director of the News Department. Kelsey coordinates the multiple teams of anchors and videographers that volunteer at VTV. You can check out the News segments on our YouTube channel.

kbrown59@villanova.edu

SPORTS DIRECTOR

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LAUREN REEVES is a sophomore English and Communications major with a Spanish minor from Harrington Park, New Jersey. She loves VTV and is also involved with Villanova Student Theater and Cat Music.

lreeves@villanova.edu

MARKETING DIRECTOR

MYRA VILLAS is a senior Communication major with a Business minor from Bolingbrook, IL. She began working on "Wildcat Watch Live", hosted a morning show her sophomore year, and was previously the station’s Social Media Director. As Marketing and Ad/Sales Director this year, she is responsible for extending our production services and selling advertisement spots to student organizations. During her last year, she hopes to spread VTV’s talent to more viewers on both the station and YouTube Channel. Contact Myra for your video production and advertising inquiries.

mvillas@villanova.edu

DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATION

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LIBBY MELBERT is a junior Business major from Carmel, IN. She began as a technical assistant for "Nova News” during her freshman year. As the Director of Communication, her goals for the year include increasing new member involvement, keeping board members aware of what else is happening in VTV, and putting together club-wide newsletters. Libby also loves the Indianapolis Colts and is not afraid to back that up; just ask her. If you’re looking to get involved, Libby is the person to talk to.

emelbert@villanova.edu

DIRECTOR OF EVENTS

ALEJANDRA GOMEZ is a senior Communication and Spanish double major from Long Valley, NJ. She started volunteering on “Wildcat Watch Live” and "Nova News" her freshmen year. She founded "Nova Cribs" along with Cynthia their sophomore year. She is now Director of Special Events and is looking to coordinate and plan some fun events for VTV throughout the year!

agomez6@villanova.edu

TREASURER

REGAN DORAN is a sophomore Business major.

rdoran1@villanova.edu

SOCIAL MEDIA DIRECTOR

SARAH FREITAG is a junior Communication major and Humanities minor from St. Louis, MO. Sarah has had various roles as a member of the Entertainment department as well as Director of Operations. She is looking to build VTV's social media and online presence as we continually seek to expand our audience.

sfreitag@villanova.edu

UNIT Online Service Request Form

Click here to complete the UNIT Request a Recording Form; for academic events and lectures. Please submit this form at least 10 days prior to your event to ensure UNIT availability to film your event. For filming of extracurricular and community events, inquire with VTV's staff at villanovatelevision17@gmail.com.